Guns at weddings: Marriage palace owners to face action

In a significant move to curb the display of firearms at wedding celebrations, the Jalandhar Rural Police have launched a comprehensive crackdown across the district. Following stringent directives from the Chief Minister, senior police officials today held marathon meetings with marriage palace operators, warning them of strict action for any violations.

SSP Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said the initiative covered 89 marriage palaces spread across various subdivisions. "We have made it clear that no firearms will be tolerated on the marriage palace premises. The owners have been served copies of the DC's prohibitory orders," said Khakh.

The meetings, chaired by subdivision police officers, including Mukhtiar Rai (Adampur and Kartarpur), Manpreet Singh Dhillon (Phillaur), and Jasroop Kaur Bath (Nakodar and Shahkot), saw participation from 34, 22, and 33 marriage palace representatives from their jurisdictions.

"Senior officers will conduct surprise checks during the wedding season. Any violation will invite immediate FIR against palace owners," a senior police official said, adding that the drive aimed to ensure incident-free wedding celebrations in the district.

The initiative comes amid growing concerns over the display of weapons during wedding ceremonies. Sources revealed that police teams would maintain extra vigil during the upcoming wedding season, with special focus on high-profile celebrations.

Meanwhile, marriage palace owners have assured of cooperation with the authorities. The police have also urged the public to report any violations of these orders through official channels.